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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,408.75, 3,612.57 and 764.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,408.75, 3,612.57 and 764.99 is: 1,147.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,408.75 : 3,612.57 = 764.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,408.75/3,612.57 = 764.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,408.75x = 3,612.57 × 764.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,408.75x = 2,763,561.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,763,561.86/2,408.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,147.30

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